Program in Tianjin
Tianjin is one of China's four municipalities under the direct administration of central government. It is an international port city and the largest seaside city in the North of China, 137 km away from Beijing, the capital of China.
Tianjin is located in the northeast of the North China Plain in the Bohai Sea area. With rivers traveling through the city, Tianjin has been a water resource since ancient times.
Tianjin has a history of more than 600 years since its establishment in 1404. In 1860, Tianjin was opened up as a trading port.
Tianjin is a well known city with a long history and abundant resources. Panshan Mountain, the No. 1 Mountain in Capital's East; Dule Temple, one of the oldest wooden structures in China; Ancient Culture Street, full of ancient Chinese culture and Tianjin custom. More surprises are waiting for your exploration.
The weather in spring and autumn are mild and are better seasons to visit Tianjin. The annual average temperature is 13 ℃, July being the hottest with 26 ℃ and January being the coldest with -4 ℃.
Tianjin is proud of its delicacies. Food streets are packed with small food stalls and restaurants and sell a great variety of snacks including crab, cuttlefish, pigeon, cured meat, pastries. Even those who are very fastidious about eating find themselves satisfied in Tianjin. If you are unaccustomed to the local delicacies, dishes from other parts of China also available. The main food streets in Tianjin are Nanshi (Southern City) Food Street, Heping District Food Street and Shiyue Food Street.
